MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Provider Announcement
Oregon Health Plan·OR·Plan
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Oregon Health Plan has issued guidance on prior authorization flexibilities under the Oregon 1135 Waiver. This policy provides temporary relaxation of certain prior authorization requirements for Oregon Medicaid providers during emergency situations.
Action Required
Oregon providers should review the CCO guidance document to understand which prior authorization requirements may be temporarily waived or modified. Contact your CCO to confirm which flexibilities apply to your specific services and patient populations.